Steven So Cold Nelson, Omaha, NE, opened the TopRank TV live steam with an impressive 4th rd TKO as Team Crawford completed the first portion of their goal, the second being of course another big win for our leader, Terence “Bud” Crawford’s HBO PPV Unification bout with fellow champion Victor “The Iceman” Postol.

Nelson looking to impress Top Rank and HBO ringsiders went to work early on Tim Meek, of Texas. Nelson backed up the much taller but slender Meek with a snappy jab followed by punishing right hands to both the body and head.

One of those punishing heads found its home and landed with an echo that had the already few hundred Omaha fans up on their feet and Meek crushing to the canvas. Nelson slipped the jab beautifully and landed the punch high above the head of his opponent causing his equilibrium to momentarily shut down along with his legs appearing to go jelly, while Nelson provided plenty of swag by dropping to a knee and posing while admiring his work.

The second rd saw Nelson stalking his opponent, catching him time after time with sharp and thunderous power punches that although Meek took them better, had him unwilling to engage and dancing away with little for the well sculpted Nelson to worry about.

The 3rd rd Nelson tried to put Meek away but every time he would hurt Meek, he would be welcomed by a clinch. A nice short right uppercut, left hook and straight right cut and wobbled Meek whom had a look of this is not my night on him.

Listening to coach Basher Abdullah’s instructions perfectly, Nelson would charge right out of his corner and pin his opponent along the ropes, only this time demonstrate his speed with 3 and 4 punch flurries. Moments later though, the over hand right would land yet again, drawing oooes and awes from the adrenaline filled crowd whom were craving for the knockout. Just as Nelson was set to swarm over his opponent like a hungry shark in the deep waters, the ringside inspector encouraged by Meek’s corner stepped into the ring and wisely stopped the fight.

Nelson definitely impressed Top Rank and ringsiders all while building on an already strong faceable as evident from fans ringside who were asking for pictures with man widely known as So Cold. The classy gave back to all his fans for posing for all picture requests while chatting it at with the fans. Nelson improves to 3-0 with all 3 wins by impressive knock out. The tough but limited Meeks drops to 5-3-1.

CRAWFORD AND NELSON SET FOR VEGAS

There is a saying not to long ago that stated “ Omaha supports Omaha”. The meaning behind the phrase is the constant resurrection of Nebraska Boxing becoming alive and putting a record number of youth/adults joining several boxing gyms along the way. Two Omaha youngsters growing up, best friends since childhood, both struggling with behaviors in and out of school, made promises to one another that no matter what...that one day they would be reunited and this time the spot light would belong to them.

You see gone are the public record posts, neighborhood complaints and Principal phone calls, those days are the past.....the future is filled with this Saturday's mega HBO PPV event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Terence “Bud” Crawford 28-0 (20), aka the Pride of Omaha, makes his HBO PPV debut against fellow undefeated Victor “Ice Man” Postol 28-0 (12) of Ukraine, in a scheduled 12 RD Unification showdown. Crawford will put up his WBO Jr Welterweight strap, while Postol's WBC Super Lightweight belt is on the line. Both are ranked as the #1 and #2 140 lb fighters in the World. This truly is the best facing the best.

Fresh off his easy 1st rd knock out over late replacement Ricky Reed 0-2 ,back in May on B&B Boxing Promotions in Omaha, former Army Specialist and veteran, Steven “So Cold” Nelson 2-0 (2), will appear on the same card as his child hood buddy in Crawford. Nelson will face Texas based Tim Meeks 5-2-1 (3) in a 4 RD Light Heavyweight contest.

Nelson was an amazing talent as an amateur and represented Team USA the past few years, nearly making the Olympics on several occasions. Nelson has already made a name for himself by giving excellent work for current P4P champion Andre Ward in camp earlier this year. Just like when his buddy Terence, who landed his big breakthrough while helping Tim Bradley in camp a few years ago.

Meanwhile, Nelson's opponent, Meeks, is no slouch and has won 3 in a row. Nelson has vowed to take on tough challenges and prove to Top Rank and HBO officials that he is definitely worthy of being on this type of big stage. Nelson vs Meeks will be the opening bout. It is very fitting that Nelson will open the show and Crawford will close the show

Can Postol give Crawford his biggest test? Will Postol's height and jab be the difference? Will Crawford's boxing IQ and ability to adapt be the difference? Will Crawford cement his legacy and his critics with an explosive performance?

Those are all questions that fight fans and the boxing world will have to wait and see but for now this story is about childhood adversity, loyalty, friendship, and “Omaha Supporting Omaha”.

Omaha and fight fan's lets make the MGM feel like the Centurylink!!!! Grab your tickets or order it on PPV and celebrate with your friends because the story of Crawford and Nelson is far from being finished.....a matter of fact, this is just the beginning.

-BG

PS: Please follow our B&B Boxing Facebook page here for pics, info, fight apparel and updates all week long as B and B Boxing will be covering the scene live in Vegas!!!

Undefeated Light Heavyweight and former Subway boxing phenomenon “Irish”
Mike Lee 16- 0 (10) returns this Friday, June 3 on Dibella Entertainment's
Broadway Boxing Series at the Resorts World Casino, located in New York
City, NY. The main event will feature former lightweight world champion
Richar Abril 19-3- 1 (8) vs Jerry Belmontes 21-8 (6) in a 10 rd Junior
Welterweight match up.

BG: I recently talked to the undefeated and popular light heavyweight
contender literally moments before he tipped the scales.

BG: Hello Mike, how are things. We really appreciated you fighting on our
card last year back in Omaha. People are still talking about that KO.

Lee: Thanks BG, we had a great time there and we definitely loved our stay
out in Nebraska.

BG: Let's get the few obvious questions out of the way, How was camp and
are you still located in California.

Lee: Yes, I'm still in California. The climate is perfect as is the
training. We had unbelievable sparring in Hugo Centeno Jr 24-0 (12) and a
few others. I feel very strong, well conditioned and the speed is
definitely a weapon.

BG: You are back in New York, how was your last experience, oh and congrats
on your TKO over Joe Gardner 11-8-1 (1).

Lee: Thank you. Ya, it was an unbelievable experience, fighting on a big
card (Wilder vs Szpilka) at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn. I will say
this, New Yorker's know there stuff and are great fight fans, that crowd
was electric.

BG: Ya, no doubt. Barclays is really becoming a household name for boxing
and offers a whole new look than the traditional big fights out in Vegas.

BG: I see that you are facing “Iron” Mike Snider 10-3-3 (5). Snider is very
durable, strong and his only losses are to undefeated West Virginian Aaron
Quattrocchi 9-0 (4) and 2012 Bronze Medalist Ukrainian power-puncher
Oleksandr Gvozdak 10-0 (8).

Lee: Ya, he's supposed to be very tough. We are ready for this type of
test, this is the next step, facing fighter's like Snider who can not only
take a punch but who will present some problems. However, we are ready, we
have been ready and stay ready. The gym and hard work will definitely speak
for itself on Friday night.

BG: Every time I read or hear your name I continue to tell others what kind
of a person you are not only inside of the ropes but outside of them. How
are you charities going along with your Hollywood career?

Lee: Thank you for asking BG. Some of my proudest moments are making
differences in young peoples lives. I continue to work with those that
battle cancer..something that is way more difficult than what us athletes
go through. I've been working with this one particular youth who will be
ringside for tomorrow nights bout. Please check out Family Reach Foundation.

BG: Mike that is so you...that is super-classy. Thank you for being a role
model for today's youth and giving back to all the programs that are in so
much desire need right now.

Lee: Helping others just like boxing is what I'm passionate about, I truly
hope to make good on my promise tomorrow night and put a smile on his face
with a big explosive victory in his honor.

BG: One last question, what can fight fans expect when that bell rings
tomorrow night?
Thanks for the time champ, now you better make weight (laughter) and get
something to eat.

Lee: Thanks once again BG for always reaching out, I feel like a whole new
fighter, early in my career I was just a banger, I'm learning to box now,
use angles, counter punch, and use a fighter's strengths and weaknesses
against them. Fight fans can expect to see basically a “whole new me in
there”.

You can catch Mike's fight along with the entire PPVcard on GoFightLive at
www.gfl.tv for just $14.99
That's 14 bouts for just $14.99.....count me in.

Omaha Nebraska, it's not just any ordinary Saturday night. This Saturday grab your tickets, kick back with a cold one, taste some of the best Mexican food in the Midwest and celebrate Cinco De Mayo.

What's in store? How about B and B Boxing's best top Mexican-American talent in the likes of Abel Soriano and Kevin Ventura.

This Saturday night, live at the Ramada Inn Convention Center, in Omaha, Nebraska, you will get to see Omaha's Abel Soriano 1-0 (1) face off with former Ringside champion Kyle Gorusch (debut) in a much heated rematch from the amateur days

B and B Boxing Promotions will roll out it's own youtube channel in the next few days and B and B's own Bill Green (BG) sat down with both Soriano and Ventura in a powerful interview that had both fighters describing what it means to be Mexican-American and the honor to be fighting on such a historical holiday (Cinco De Mayo weekend)

Play close attention to the interview with Soriano as he was asked about his take on his rivalry with opponent Kyle Gorsuch-‪#‎GoosebumbsInTheAir‬

Red Spikes - Berto by decision...Virgil Hunter will have him ready, at this point Berto has more left, Ortiz part-time fighter. You don't play boxing.

BoMac- Berto stoppage 9th rd. Ortiz nothing left.

Coach James Henley - Im leaning towards Berto by unanimous decision

Telo- Berto went 12 hard Rds with greatest in the business with Mayweather.

BG- Another war is expected, both fighters taste canvas. Wouldn't be shocked if a few fouls appear in a MD win for Ortiz. Lining up a big fight with either Erol Spence Jr or hopefully against rival Brandon Bam Bam Rios.

Longwell's and B &B Boxing present a real knockout type night on April 23 2016. Come meet and greet with B&B Boxing Promotions Next Generation of young upcoming boxing stars, followed by a complete live HBO televised viewing of the hottest knockout artist in the sport, Gennady "GGG" Golovkin 34-0 (31), as he faces fellow undefeated Middleweight Dominick Wade 18-0 (12). Plenty of beer and food specials plus a chance to win 2 tickets ringside to B &B Boxing Promotions May 7th 2016 mega event located in nearby Omaha at the Ramada Inn Convention Center. Eat with the champs and witness the hottest KO puncher since Tyson, all next Saturday night.

In addition to a great menu and beer selections, Longwell’s provides the ultimate game-watching experience on its 45 ft. LED television that covers an entire wall in the establishment. Guests are able to sit in the restaurant and view The Cube in the Yard and the enormous television at the same time.